New Pattern: Peppermint Candy Placemat

I’m so excited! There’s another sweet design available for you, my new Peppermint Candy Placemat pattern is here. I thought it took awhile to finalize the Peppermint Candy Coaster, but, this one, it took even longer to create so I’m over the moon to finally be able to share it.

Like the peppermint coaster, this pattern is practical yet, adorable and so unique with the colorful peppermint stripes. It has a beautiful texture and since there are only 8 rounds to work you can complete one of these in no time.

Inspiration

The Peppermint Candy Placemat is the second piece to this “sweet” set and it coordinates perfectly with the Peppermint Candy Coaster which just released in October. I designed this pattern as part of the Giftstravaganza Blog Hop hosted by Marie from Underground Crafter.

This delightful new Peppermint Candy Placemat is the perfect pattern to use if you’re looking for an extra special holiday gift giving idea!

Design Details

The Peppermint Candy Placemat is designed using #4 worsted weight cotton yarn which offers great durability and extra protection for your tabletops all while looking so pretty with your other holiday decor.

No worries if cotton isn’t an option for you. They’re just as charming when you use acrylic yarn too!!

The placemats are an intermediate level pattern and are worked in the round using double crochet and the link stitch. The link stitch is what gives the placemat such a unique texture. You will also need to know how to make color changes and the paid PDF offers help on how I do it for the link stitch on this pattern.

When you’re ready to get started just scroll down to check out the FREE pattern below. The Peppermint Candy Placemat will be a forever free pattern here on the SASS blog but, if you prefer a beautifully formatted, ad-free version you may purchase it in either of my shops listed in the “Where To Get The Pattern” section of this post.

The paid PDF includes the written instructions and a photo tutorial of over 30 photos to help you with the link stitch and color changes.

Where To Get The Peppermint Candy Placemat Crochet Pattern?

The downloadable PDF of the new Peppermint Candy Coaster crochet pattern is available in my SASSy Shoppe, Etsy & Ravelry shops.

Ready To Ship Peppermint Candy Placemats

If you prefer ready to ship placemats you can contact me to order or check out my Etsy shop!!

Giftstravaganza CAL & Blog Hop

This pattern is being featured in the GIFTSTRAVAGANZA CAL & Blog Hop hosted by Underground Crafter. As part of this event, on November 6, 2022, the Peppermint Candy Placemat is free for you to download on Ravelry. Use code PEPPERMINTS at checkout for your free pattern.

Don’t miss out on all of the other patterns included in this amazing event!! Head over to check out the main round up post here.

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Peppermint Candy Placemat Crochet Pattern

What you will need for the Peppermint Candy Placemat crochet pattern

1. Worsted Weight #4 cotton yarn
2. 75 yards of white; 75 yards of red
3. 6.5 mm (K)
4. Yarn Needle
5. Scissors

Pattern Notes

• Intermediate pattern
• Written in US crochet terms
• Finished size: 13” across
• Gauge: From center of placemat to edge of Rnd 2 = 2”
• The placemat is worked in the round.
• This pattern uses the Link Stitch.
• Beginning chain does not count as a stitch. Always place 1st stitch of each round in same stitch as beginning chain unless stated otherwise.
• Stitch count is only listed on each round when there is a change.
• I do not cut the yarn between color changes on Rnds 2, 4, & 6, the Link Stitch rounds. I work the stitches then drop the color that I’m not working with. I pick up the next color and continue. Clip red yarn after completing last red Link Stitch of the round. You can clip between color changes or work over the yarn if you wish but, I don’t like for it to show through.
• I clip the yarn after each color change on Rnds 3, 5, 7 & 8.
• Always skip chain spaces on Rnds 2, 4, 5, 6 & 7 when working the next rounds.
• I recommend that you block these placemats for a finished look.
• Color change from white to red: complete Link Stitch until 2 loops remain on hook. Pull red through, drop white, complete the stitch.
• Color change from red to white: complete Link Stitch, pull white through loop on hook to make ch st, drop red.

Stitch Key

ch = chain

dc = double crochet

dc2tog = double crochet 2 together

Link Stitch

MC = Magic Circle

rep = repeat

Rnd(s) = Round(s)

sc = single crochet

slst = slip stitch

sp = space

st = stitch

YO = yarn over

Link Stitch Instructions

Step 1: Ch 5 to begin the first Link Stitch. Insert hook in second ch from hook and pull up a loop, insert hook in third ch from hook and pull up a loop, insert hook in fourth ch from hook and pull up a loop, insert hook into first st from previous row and pull up a loop. (6 loops on hook)

Step 2: YO pull through first 2 loops (5 loops on hook), YO pull through 2 loops (4 loops on hook), YO pull through 2 loops (3 loops on hook), YO pull through 2 loops (2 loops on hook), YO pull through last 2 loops on hook. First Link Stitch complete.

Step 3: To start the second Link Stitch, insert hook under first horizontal bar and pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), insert hook under second horizontal bar and pull up a loop, insert hook under third horizontal bar and pull up a loop, insert hook under fourth horizontal bar and pull up a loop, (5 loops on hook), finally insert hook into next st (or same stitch, depending on pattern instructions) of previous row and pull up a loop (6 loops on hook).

Step 4: Repeat step 2 to complete 2nd Link. (Photo 23) Step 5: Repeat steps 3 and 2 around.

Instructions

With white yarn

MC, ch 2.

Rnd 1:

dc 9 times in MC, slst to join to 1st dc, ch 5. (9 dc)

Rnd 2:

with white, begin 1st Link Stitch in 2nd ch from hook, continue down the remaining 3 chs and in the 1st dc from the previous rnd. With red, 2 Link Stitches in 1st dc, ch 1, *[(with white, 2 Link Stitches, with red, 2 Link Stitches) in next dc], ch 1; rep from * around until one stitch remains, with white, work 1 Link Stitch in the last dc, continue to Option 1 or 2 below for connecting the 1st and last Link Stitches. (32 Link Stitches)

Option 1 with crochet hook: slst down the edge of the last Link Stitch just worked. You are working in between each bar of the Link Stitch, (5 sl st), ch 1, turn the placemat over so that the back is facing you now, slst the last Link Stitch to the the 1st Link Stitch. Be sure that you are grabbing both slst loops and working in between the bars of the 1st Link Stitch when connecting them. (The last slst is placed in the ch 1 from the last Link Stitch and the top of the 1st Link Stitch), ch 2, continue to Rnd 3.

Option 2 with yarn needle: slst to join to 1st Link Stitch and continue to Rnd 3. Come back to connect the Link Stitch gap after all Rnds are complete. Turn placemat so that the back is facing you and whip stitch the gap closed.

NOTE: After finishing Option 1 or 2 make sure right side is facing you to complete Rnd 3.

Rnd 3:

with white, ch 2, 2 dc in 1st st, with red, dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, *with white, dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, with red, dc in next st, 2 dc in next st; rep from * around, with white, dc in last st, slst to join to 1st dc, ch 5. (48 dc)

Rnd 4:

with white, 2 Link Stitches in 1st st, Link Stitch in next st, with red, 2 Link Stitches in next st, Link Stitch in next st, 2 Link Stitches in next st, ch 1, *with white, 2 Link Stitches in next st, Link Stitch in next st, 2 Link Stitches in next st, with red, 2 Link Stitches in next st, Link Stitch in next st, 2 Link Stitches in next st, ch 1, rep from * around, with white, 2 Link Stitches in last st, continue to Option 1 or 2 for connecting the 1st and last Link Stitches. (80 Link Stitches)

Rnd 5:

with white, ch 2, dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st, with red, ch 1, dc2tog, dc in same st, dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st, *with white, dc2tog, dc in same st, dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st, with red, ch 1, dc2tog, dc in same st, dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st; rep from * around until 2 sts remain, with white dc2tog, dc in same st, slst to join to 1st dc, ch 5. (96 dc)

Rnd 6:

with white, 2 Link Stitches in 1st st, Link Stitch in next 3 sts, with red, ch 1, Link Stitch in next 2 sts, 2 Link Stitches in next st, Link Stitch in next 3 sts, *with white, Link Stitch in next 2 sts, 2 Link Stitches in next st, Link Stitch in next 3 sts, with red, ch 1, Link Stitch in next 2 sts, 2 Link Stitches in next st, Link Stitch in next 3 sts; rep from * around, with white, Link Stitch in last 2 sts, continue to Option 1 or 2 for connecting the 1st and last Link Stitches. (112 Link Stitches)

Rnd 7:

with white, ch 2, dc in next 4 sts, 2 dc in next st, with red, ch 1, dc2tog, dc in same st, dc in next 4 sts, 2 dc in next st, *with white, dc2tog, dc in same st, dc in next 4 sts, 2 dc in next st, with red, ch 1, dc2tog, dc in same st, dc in next 4 sts, 2 dc in next st; rep from * around until 2 sts remain. With white, dc2tog, dc in same st, slst to join to 1st dc, ch 1. (128 dc)

Rnd 8:

with white, slst in next 6 sts, with red, slst in next 8 sts, *with white, slst in next 8 sts, with red, slst in next 8 sts, rep from * around, with white, slst in last 2 sts, slst to join to 1st slst.

Finish off, weave in ends.

Tester LOVE!!

Serioulsy y’all, didn’t these placemats turn out so perfectly!! My tester’s absolutely amazed me with their help and hard work that they put into this pattern and I can’t thank them enough. Be sure to head over and show them some love if you’re on Instagram.

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If you are a peppermint candy lover and you enjoy decorating for the holiday season then this new Peppermint Candy Placemat crochet pattern is the perfect design for you!

This crochet pattern was tested and tech edited, but, please let me know if you find any errors. As always, please contact me if you have any questions or need help with the pattern.

Also, don’t forget to share your Peppermint Candy Placemats with me on social media!! I can’t wait to see what color combinations you come up with.

Angie 🤍🤍🤍

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